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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 OOVMOT history

LR08 OOV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

LR08 OOV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
168,781 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 OOV was last recorded at 168,781 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 11,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,599 miles · 20 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,182 miles
Average per year
9,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,781 miles
  • 2024 – 157,599 miles
  • 2023 – 144,808 miles
  • 2022 – 136,442 miles
  • 2021 – 132,477 miles
  • 2020 – 124,591 miles
  • 2019 – 109,382 miles
  • 2018 – 94,223 miles
  • 2017 – 89,028 miles
  • 2016 – 80,410 miles
  • 2015 – 73,670 miles
  • 2014 – 68,177 miles
  • 2013 – 61,426 miles
  • 2012 – 52,552 miles
  • 2011 – 40,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,781 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,781 miles (+11,182)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,781 miles
    Test number
    650452622242
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,599 miles (+12,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,599 miles
    Test number
    318337794362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,808 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,808 miles
    Test number
    797722162726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,442 miles (+3,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,442 miles
    Test number
    776067527252
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,477 miles (+7,886)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,477 miles
    Test number
    209780033895
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass124,591 miles (+15,209)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,591 miles
    Test number
    724729932412
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass109,382 miles (+15,159)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,382 miles
    Test number
    170437183301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,223 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    879324514401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,028 miles (+8,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    821853227626
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass80,410 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    568589817672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,670 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    566901515129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,177 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,177 miles
    Test number
    289222814400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,426 miles (+8,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    858971903194
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass52,552 miles (+12,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    248667802119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,462 miles
    Test number
    959455101168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OOV

Does LR08 OOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OOV expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OOV?
The MOT on LR08 OOV expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OOV done?
LR08 OOV was recorded at 168,781 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 9,235 miles a year.
Has LR08 OOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OOV has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 OOV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 OOV find?
LR08 OOV failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole outer sill; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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